Tart cherries, also known as sour, dwarf or Montmorency cherries, have become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. Compared to sweet cherries, which tend to be enjoyed fresh, tart cherries are often consumed dried, frozen or juiced.Tart cherry juice is made from the fruit of the Prunus cerasus tree, native to southwest Asia and Europe, and is linked to a number of interesting health benefits.That said, some tart cherry juice varieties can contain substantial amounts of added sugars. Thus, it's reasonable to expect the most benefits from unsweetened varieties., Here are 10 science-based health benefits of tart cherry juice.1. Rich in Nutrients,Tart cherry juice is rich in various nutrients. An 8-ounce (240-ml) serving contains 119 calories and the following (1):
Carbs: 28 grams,Fiber: 5 grams,Protein: 2 grams,Fat: 1 gram
Vitamin A: 62% of the RDI,Vitamin C: 40% of the RDI,Manganese: 14% of the RDI,Potassium: 12% of the RDI
Copper: 12% of the RDI,Vitamin K: 7% of the RDI
Tart cherry juice also contains smaller amounts of B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, omega-3 and omega-6 fats, in addition to antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds (1, 2)., Compared to sweet cherry varieties, tart cherries contain 20 times more vitamin A, and their antioxidant levels are up to five times higher (1, 3, 4, 5)., One easy way to tell tart cherries from sweet varieties is by their color. Sweet cherries tend to be darker in color, whereas tart cherries retain their bright red color after being harvested., Keep in mind that some varieties of tart cherry juice contain substantial amounts of added sugars, so opt for an unsweetened variety., 2. May Increase Strength and Reduce Muscle Soreness
3. Could Help You Sleep Better 4. May Reduce Symptoms of Arthritis and Gout
5. Might Promote Brain Health, 6. May Strengthen the Immune System
7�"10. Other Potential Benefits May protect against cancer: Certain antioxidants found in tart cherry juice may help turn off genes involved in cancer growth. However, this hasn't been tested directly on humans yet.
Might reduce pain: Tart cherry juice may help reduce peripheral neuropathy, a type of pain caused by nerve damage.,May reduce blood pressure: Studies show that tart cherry juice consumption may lead to modest reductions in blood pressure levels.
1. Could help you lose weight: Tart cherry juice was observed to reduce weight, belly fat and blood cholesterol levels in mice. However, human studies are needed (31).